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The GetWriterInfo method gets the instance and class identifier of the writer responsible for the components.
Syntax
HRESULT GetWriterInfo(
[out] VSS_ID *pidInstance,
[out] VSS_ID *pidWriter
);
Parameters
[out] pidInstance
Identifier of the writer instance.
[out] pidWriter
Identifier of the writer class.
Return value
The following are the valid return codes for this method.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
|
Successfully returned the component. |
|
One of the parameter values is not valid. |
|
The caller is out of memory or other system resources. |
|
The XML document is not valid. Check the event log for details. For more information, see Event and Error Handling Under VSS. |
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | vswriter.h (include Vss.h, VsWriter.h) |
| Library | VssApi.lib |